Record fourth title for Japan

AFC – DOHA, Japan have won the AFC Asian Cup for a record four times now.

They won the title for the first time in 1992 after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0. In 2000, they beat Saudi Arabia again by the same scoreline to keep the title under lock and key.

Four years later, the Samurai Blue clinched the silverware for the third time after a 3-1 victory over East Asian rivals and then hosts China.

Only Iran (1968, 72, 76) and Saudi Arabia (84, 88, 96) have won the title less times than Japan.

Roll of honour

2011: Japan
2007: Iraq
2004: Japan
2000: Japan
1996: Saudi Arabia
1992: Japan
1988: Saudi Arabia
1984: Saudi Arabia
1980: Kuwait
1976: Iran
1972: Iran
1968: Iran
1964: Israel
1960: Korea Republic
1956: Korea Republic